Question

Nitrogen in water is commonly found in the form of _____?
1. Nitrate
2. Nitric Oxide
3. Nitrite
4. Nitrous Oxide

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Nitrate

The correct answer is Nitrate​.

Concept:

• Water is a major source of life.
• Various elements and compounds are found in water in dissolved form.

 

Explanation:

• Nitrogen is an important element present in water on a good scale.
• Nitrogen is mainly present in water in the form of its oxides.
• The most commonly found oxide of nitrogen in water is Nitrate (NO₃).

 

Name of Compound	Symbol
Nitrate	NO3
Nitric Oxide	NO
Nitrite	NO2
Nitrous Oxide	N2O

 

•  Nitrogen props up the development of aquatic herbage and algae. These act up as food and nutriment for small fishes and organisms that inhabit the water.
• Nitrogen is also found in water as ammonia, ammonium hydroxide, traces of nitrate, and nitric acid.